antinational

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See also: anti-national

English

Etymology

From anti- +‎ national.

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Adjective

antinational (comparative more antinational, superlative most antinational)

  1. (politics) Opposed to one's own nation; unpatriotic.
  2. (politics) Opposed to purely national concerns; not founded on the idea of the nation.
    • 2007, John Darwin, After Tamerlane, Penguin, published 2008, page xi:
      just as important have been the effects of diasporas and migrations (creating a mobile, ‘anti-national’ historical tradition) and the partial liberalization of many regimes []

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Noun

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antinational (plural antinationals)

  1. (Indian politics, Hindutva, derogatory, accusatory) One who is opposed to India, usually suggesting pro-Pakistan or leftist associations, hostility against the Hindu religion, or opposition to Hindu nationalism.
    • 2020 August 25, Shanmughasundaram J, “Tamil Nadu is shelter for anti-nationals, says J P Nadda”, in Times of India:
      Calling Tamil Nadu a “shelter” for anti-nationals, BJP national president J P Nadda said the state administration and the DMK were giving shelter to people working against the interests of the nation.

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French

Etymology

From anti- +‎ national.

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Adjective

antinational (feminine antinationale, masculine plural antinationaux, feminine plural antinationales)

  1. antinational (all senses)

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